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Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee

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Overview

Enrollment
9,840
Tennessee Technological University overview
Location Cookeville, Tennessee
Online tntech.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Tennessee Technological University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Cookeville, Tennessee, Tennessee Technological University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,412 prospective students applied, and 5,075 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,661 enrolled in the school.  7,874 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,966 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,520 plus fees of $1,282. Tennessee Tech is ranked 523 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
7/10
Academics
4/10
Resources
6/10
Outcomes
5/10
Value

Tennessee Tech is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Tennessee Technological University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Challenging
Tennessee Technological University overview
SAT 1030/1270
ACT 21/28
GPA 3.63
Applications Accepted
79.1% 
Tennessee Technological University overview
Applications Due May 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tennessee Resident Tuition
$8,520
In State Costs for Tennessee Technological University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,280
Other Fees$1,282
Room and Board $8,850
Budget for Other Expenses$5,400
Total One Year Cost$25,332
Out of State Resident Tuition
$18,552
Out of State Costs for Tennessee Technological University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,280
Other Fees$1,282
Room and Board $8,850
Budget for Other Expenses$5,400
Total One Year Cost$35,364

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$43,400 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Tennessee Technological University students
Subject Percent of Class
Education 21%
Business 15%
Engineering 14%
Health Professions 6%
Biology 5%

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